At Schepp Family Funeral Homes, we offer quality and affordable burial services to families in our community. On this page, we will highlight the benefits of a burial service as well as the services we offer.
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One of the main benefits of choosing burial is that it provides a permanent gravesite or mausoleum for families to visit. For many people, having an allotted space at a cemetery where they can physically go to visit their loved ones helps with their grieving process. Visiting the grave at the cemetery is considered by some to be a sacred event and allows them to feel a connection to their loved ones. For some families, this is a major advantage of burial over cremation.
Burial services tend to be the more traditional choice, and if you or your loved one are more conventional, then this would likely be the choice for you. It is very common for people to consider burial the default method of saying goodbye and honoring their loved ones. Most people, when they think of a funeral, generally envision a casketed burial service following the ceremony.
Another strong reason why people choose burial over cremation is due to the religious beliefs of their loved ones. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial a religious act. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial.
Many people find cemeteries peaceful and beautiful and are just a natural fit as a final resting place. What better place to celebrate the life of a loved one than under the open sky, beneath trees, or beside flowers? No matter the cemetery where your loved one's burial service is held, the emotional and spiritual comforts of the natural surroundings will be keenly felt.
Some people get uncomfortable when thinking about cremation. There is a common misconception that the body is put on fire, which makes them feel uneasy. Many do not feel the body gets the respect it deserves through cremation. On the other hand, with burial, the body is placed in a beautiful casket, the loved one can be dressed in their nicest attire, and family members can add special mementos into the casket.
For many, a full funeral with a burial service provides the most effective way to mourn the loss of a loved one, get closure, and deal with their grief. Witnessing the coffin being lowered into the ground often gives people the closure they need during that time and is seen by many as a proper goodbye.
A burial service is a solemn occasion, and there are many steps to take to ensure that it is a meaningful and respectful event for the family. Here are some tips for successfully holding a burial service:
These steps can create a meaningful and respectful burial service for your loved one.